In fact the city is growing at a rapid pace and striving to diversify its job growth from being known as the "oil & ag" town.  

Frankly, I think it might be the safest way to do it here since it's not exactly an area that naturally appreciates at a fast pace.

Overall you should be looking at a natural, well paced, friendly-but-businesslike conversation.

The pace of your revenue ramping up will determine the value for the first 2 years.

I am currently interning for a friend of mine that owns a real estate investment company and am learning at a very slow pace due to only being there once a week. 

Google them and then pick the company that you feel the most comfortable with.Also I like the Idea that the performance out paces the taxes or other losses.

Once you have a little money in the bank, focus on the wholesale side of the business and get those reserves up a bit.Congratulations on taking the first steps, now just keep moving at a conservative pace and do not let your emotions rush any of your decision making.The good news is that you have all of the tools to make it happen, it just takes time.

I'm glad I chose Detroit, but there are many things to be careful about as with all of the low price markets.My personal experience I have seen appreciation better than anywhere else in the country and think it will continue at the high pace for years to come.

But RE prices seem to change at a glacial pace so why not wait unti it turns before getting into buy and hold?

The issue I find with just buying and holding is that it'll take me way to long to reach independance.Then the answer is to PICK UP THE PACE!